Where Chefs Eat in San Francisco

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13 Restaurants

Updated September 25, 2019

Restaurants:	Trou Normand, Quince, The Progress…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Californian, Contemporary American…
Neighborhoods:	SOMA, Financial District / Embarcadero, Western Addition…

Trou Normand

$$$$·Californian·

SOMA

566 reviews

Authentic
Fit for Foodies
Happy Hour

“A place to go to for well-executed, simple food, and great drinks.” – Corey Lee

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Quince

$$$$·Californian·

Financial District / Embarcadero

2,577 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Tasting Menu

“I love the tasting menu and wine pairing with the extra cheese course. Every bite is spectacular.” – Daniel Costa

88% recommended

Californian in San Francisco Bay Area

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The Progress

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Western Addition

1,346 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

“Incredible cooking and atmosphere from a progressive chef.” – Kyle Connaughton

92% recommended

Contemporary American in San Francisco Bay Area

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Benu

$$$$·Contemporary American·

SOMA

1,607 reviews

Tasting Menu
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

“Probably the best fine dining restaurant in the country right now. Corey Lee's cooking is extraordinary, and the service and wine program are great as well.” – Daniel Patterson

95% recommended

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State Bird Provisions

$$$$·Californian·

Western Addition

1,588 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date

“This restaurant rocks – always fun and a really great concept.” – Aaron London

92% recommended

Californian in San Francisco Bay Area

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Monsieur Benjamin

$$$$·French·

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

2,227 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

“When my wife and I ask one another where we want to eat on our day off, more often than not we end up concluding that we just want to go back here again. French bistro fare is dee…Read more

83% recommended

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